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dampened

ADJECTIVE
dejected
Synonyms
STRONGEST
crestfallen despondent discouraged disheartened dispirited gloomy glum morose
STRONG
black clouded dashed down dragged drooping hurting low sagging
WEAK
abject all torn up atrabilious bleak broody bummed out cast down cheerless disconsolate dismal doleful down in the dumps down in the mouth downcast downhearted droopy heavy-hearted in the pits low-spirited melancholy miserable moody mopey mopish sad shot down spiritless woebegone wretched
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cheerful elated encouraged happy heartened inspirited
STRONG
above upright
WEAK
joyous

Example Sentences

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—Bitcoin retreated below $71,000 as geopolitics and rate expectations dampened the relief rally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Average UK house prices fell by 0.5% in March, according to Halifax, as mortgage rates driven higher by the repercussions of the Iran war dampened demand.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The positive momentum "is likely to be temporarily dampened as a result of the energy price shock associated with the conflict in the Middle East," the economy ministry said in a statement.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

“With every week that the war in Iran continues, economic sentiment is further dampened and economic growth slows down again,” Sebastian Wanke, economist at KfW Research, said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The confusion on Penelope’s face dampened some of Ophie’s enthusiasm, but then the older girl shook herself and grinned widely.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland